LITTLE BLACK DRESS: THE UNIFORM OF WOMEN OF TASTE

The story of the little black dress starting form the 20's courtesy of Coco Chanel and remaining a stable uniform of all chic women through Decades, is not going away. These four wonderful dresses remind us that when a black dress is just right there is nothing else to wear in its place. From Christian Dior to Gianni Versace, from Norman Norell to of course Chanel these four options will freshen up your wardrobe and remain classics at the same time. Try wearing these with flats for a more relaxed and updated look. 

-Eri 

Christian Dior wool crepe dress with satin black bow belt, c.1960's. Modern size 4.

Chanel silk pleated dress with black gold logo button, c.1970's. Modern size 6. 

Norman Norell wool dress with side pockets, c. 1960's. Modern size 6. 

Gianni Versace silk jersey dress, c. 1990's. Modern size 6 to 8. 

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GET YOUR ANJELICA HUSTON ON

Enjoy this teaser of some of our favorite Anjelica Huston red carpet moments and BUY the looks here!

Decades of Anjelica #DecadesofAnjelica

Exclusively at Decades Inc. 

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INSIDE ANJELICA'S CLOSET

Tap on the articles from Vogue and WWD to read more about Anjelica Huston's closet and our sale of her iconic red carpet gowns from 1974 through today! All available in store and selections on Decades!

 

-Cameron

Decades of Anjelica

We are honored to be selling iconic gowns from Anjelica Huston's closet available in-store and on our Decades Inc. website

 

 

Above please find the incomparable Oscar winning actress in 1974 wearing Mollie Parnis at the Cannes Film Festival with Jack Nicholson.  This dress and 160 other pieces are available at Decades.

#DecadesofAnjelica

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VERY DIOR-ISH

 

There has been a lot of talk about Charles James as of late since the Costume Institute exhibition honoring this amazing couturier has just opened.  It made me think of a quote of Christian Dior about James: “the greatest talent of my generation."  Now this dress is neither James or Dior.  However it is a custom couture dress from I. Magnin and very influenced by both iconic designers.  It's a LBD that's hardly little.  It's voluminous, architectural, iconic, and timeless.  It's an example of the power of a LBD.   How would you style this?

-Cameron

 

 

I. Magnin & Co. black satin gown, dated December 1956. Modern size 6-8.

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LEMONADE

From the man that dressed Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich, comes this beautiful Jean Louis  goddess gown  in a light green chiffon that is perfect for the festive spring season that makes our social calendars extremely busy, but extremely fun.  With draping reminiscent of Jean Desses, this tonal lime gown is effortless elegance for women and svelte men who know that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

-Cameron

Jean Louis lime chiffon gown with shawl, c. 1960's. Modern size 2. SOLD

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YUP IT'S TIME TO CARRY THAT WHITE BAG

It's April and if you haven't added a white bag into your collection, may I suggest this vintage Hermes crossover bag in white with iconic toile "H" slanted logo might be the one to take you from winter into spring in one great luxe swoop?  Let's make this clear: the white of this bag is in need of the Hermes spa in Paris, but wear it this season and send it in the fall so you get a good 5 or 6 months of usage.  I haven't seen this exact shape before, so as a connoisseur and self-professed Hermes addict, I am extra intrigued by this bag.  It's so right now even though it's nearly fifty years old and you will be the only one sporting this chic et sportif bag.  Be one-of-a-kind and toss this across your body.

Cameron

Hermes leather and toile messenger bag, c.1960's. Measuring 12.5"x 9"x 3" with a 15" shoulder strap. SOLD

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SILVER ON SILVER

I love anything metallic.  Well not just anything, but the right touch of silver, gold, pewter, bronze...I don't mind it mixed together or as a total statement or maybe just as a highlight.  Take for example this Thierry Mulger ultra sexy LunBD.  The pleated silver metallic is beautifully draped across the dress for a fantastic and fresh silhouette that reminds me of good old Hollywood 1930s glam but is short and sexy as is expected for a siren dress from the 1980s. 

So Silver is down with silver!

-Cameron

Thierry Mugler Black & Silver pleated cocktail dress, c.1980's. Marked size, Modern 0 to 2 SOLD

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MINT...IT'S NOT JUST FOR EASTER!

My friend's mother was very close with Karl Lagerfeld during his first stint as the designer at Chloe.  Lagerfeld made many pieces specifically for her.  Forty years later, this chic Berliner continues to wear high fashion but has slowly let me into the depth of her formidable closet and divine vintage collection. 

 

This mint chiffon Chloe evening dress has delicate embroidery, sheer long sleeves, and a luxe hippie vibe.  It may initially appear demure (a big trend on the runways as of late; see Valentino) and flow-y with a double layer skirt, but with a significantly revealing single layer top. It's the type of dress that requires a second tack both as a purchaser and as a viewer of the new owner.  This isn't Granny-chic, but rather a dress that reveals much more than it's first impression requiring a confident body.

 

Mint...it's not just for Easter!

-Cameron

 

Chloe mint chiffon dress with embroidery, c.1970's. Modern size 4-6. 

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HIP HOP GOOD FRIDAY!

We have been all fuzzy-wuzzy as of late at Decades for everything Franco Moschino.  This is the ultimate Good Friday Easter weekend suit that's authentically fuzzy-wuzzy, too.  A blush pink suit with bunny ears as a pocket square and a bunny tail strategically placed at the derriere, this is Moschino at his very Cheap and Chic-best grinning at you.  Shop the look here

-Cameron

Franco Moschino Cheap and Chic crepe pink Easter suit.  Marked Italian, 46, modern size 8 jacket/size 4 skirt.  SOLD

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GOOD GOLLY MS HOLLY

I have memories of visiting the legendary Holly Harp boutique on Sunset Blvd in the late 1970s with my mom.  If you were a fashion lover in the 1970s, Holly Harp was your go-to designer for that boho luxe look of carefree Los Angeles made famous by the likes of Stevie Nicks and Michelle Phillips.  It's a look that really never goes out of style (hello Hedi Slimane).  I am always partial to the jersey pieces featuring hand-painting like the outstanding example below.  However, it gets extra fabulous as this evening dress comes with a hooded cape for the Laurel Canyon/Topanga Canyon rock star in each and everyone of us that may get goose bumps on her shoulders when the sun sets and the incense starts burning.

I am back from my latest Rainbow Tour to promote DECADES: A CENTURY OF FASHION.  I hope to be able to blog a bit more before we resume the tour in 10 days.

-Cameron

Holly Harp Cream jersey floral painted gown with cape, c. 1970's. Modern size 4. SOLD

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ENDLESS LOVE

All the eyes were on MOCA last Saturday celebrating its 35th anniversary. But as soon as the lights went out Diana Ross was at the center of the attention with a surprise performance. She has been an inspiration for Team Decades through the years and it never stops. From her amazing voice to her super glam outfits from Bob Mackie to Tom Ford, we are always inspired. It was emotional to see her in a bright red sequin gown perform "I'm Coming out" to a room full of artists. We continue to celebrate Diana Ross with these iconic looks. Click on the links below to purchase or email us with any questions. 

The time has come for me 

To break out of this shell

I have to shout 

That I am coming out !!!

photo by Jeff Snyder 

James Galanos beaded green and gold chiffon gown, c.1970's. Modern size 2. 
 SOLD

John Anthony ombre sequin gown, c.1980's. Modern size 4. 
To purchase click here.

Bob Mackie feather coat in fuschia, c.1990's. Will fit modern size 4 to 8. 
To purchase click here. 

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TIRED OF WORKING OUT?

There is a trend in Los Angeles these days of women wearing workout outfits with no intention to actually go to the gym. Working out is a must if you live in LA, or at least you have to have a gym membership or at the very least be very eloquent about the best pilates or yoga  classes. Unfortunately it is the fear of being judged that motivates such behavior and outfits. If you really have to succumb to dressing as if you are heading for a workout, Byron Lars has the best answer for you. You can feel comfortable, sexy and let everyone know you are in a couture state of mind as you head for the gym.. or not. 

-Eri 

Byron Lars two tone sport mini dress in cotton, c.1990's. Marked size 8. Will fit a modern 4 to 6. 
SOLD

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THE SUPREME DIVA

Diana Ross is everything to me.  As a boy growing up in our mutual hometown of Detroit, I was a fervent fan from an early age. When I was seven, I  implored my parents to go to Kentucky Fried Chicken five nights in a row, so we could collect box tops that went go towards the 4 album set of Diana Ross and Supremes Farewell concert! I’ve seen her live about 25 times, and in each show I am mesmerized by style, chicness and presence.  Happy Birthday Miss Ross!

-Christos 

And to celebrate Diana Ross's glamourous style here are three Sant'Angelo pieces as spectacular as the Diva herself. 

Giorgio di Sant'Angelo multi colored print dress, c.1970's. Modern size 4-6.
To purchase click here.  SOLD

Giorgio di Sant'Angelo two piece embroidered, c.1970's. Modern size 4-6.
To purchase click here. SOLD

Giorgio di Sant'Angelo navy and embroidered quilted ethnic coat, c.1970's. Modern size 4-6. 
To purchase click here.  SOLD

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way – in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

-Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

 

It was the BEST of times last night as we feted our incredible vintage Moschino collection at Decades with aRose McGowan, Paz de la Huerta, Erica Pelosini, Louis Leeman, Janie Bryant, Mena Suvari, Perrey Reeves, Liza Mae Carlin, original vintage Moschino owner owner Lynda Yost, Jennifer Tilly, Aimee Song, Jeff Snyder, Natalia Bonifacci, and hundreds others who love the FUN in fashion and the contradictions of original Franco Moschino.  Who knew a suit that means business could be so fun?  Charles Dickens wrote elegantly of the high and lows of life and Franco Moschino manipulated the yin and yang in his own spectacular way on the runways of life.

-Cameron

 

All Moschino pieces, as seen on these photos, available for purchase at
http://www.decadesinc.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=moschino

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